Home First Holiday Trivia: A Year-End Celebration!
As we close out 2025, our team wanted to spread a little joy and celebrate another incredible year together. What better way than with a round of holiday trivia? From home care milestones to festive fun facts, our staff jumped in with guesses that ranged from impressively accurate to wildly creative — and we loved […]
Reasons To Be Thankful
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, our CEO Kevin Schwab and Jessie Bosshard, Executive Director of Givens Home First, reflect on community, gratitude and provide information about how we help provide senior support during the holidays. Thank you for being part of Givens Communities. We wish you and your loved ones a warm and joyful […]
In a Major New Initiative, Givens Communities Launches Longevity and Brain Health Program
Givens Communities announces the launch of the Givens Longevity and Brain Health Program, a major new initiative designed to advance whole-person wellness. Leading this important effort across all Givens Communities will be Taryn Tindall, who joins us as the director of this new program. Together, this program and role represent Givens’ step toward becoming a […]
Celebrating National Home Care Month: Honoring Our Clients and Caregivers
November is National Home Care Month, a time to recognize the incredible work of caregivers and the important role home care plays in helping people live safely and independently at home. At Givens Home First, this month gives us a chance to celebrate not just our team, but also the clients and families who make […]
Jessie Bosshard Graduates from the Larry Minnix Leadership Academy
We’re incredibly proud to celebrate our Executive Director, Jessie Bosshard, for completing the National LeadingAge Larry Minnix Leadership Academy — a prestigious yearlong program that brings together leaders from across the country who share a deep commitment to advancing aging services. During her graduation celebration, a familiar image appeared on the big screen — a […]
Celebrating Cindy McCurry: Recipient of the 2025 Georgia Crump Award
We are thrilled to share that Cindy McCurry, one of our extraordinary Certified Nursing Assistants at Givens Home First, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Georgia Crump Certified Nursing Assistant Recognition Award from MemoryCare. Cindy was honored during a beautiful celebration on November 5th, surrounded by her family, colleagues, and community partners. The […]
New Director of Givens Life Ministries Named
Givens Life Ministries, the outreach division of Givens Communities, has new leadership. Joey Abel, an Independent Living Social Work Navigator at Givens Highland Farms, will take on the role. Givens Communities is a nationally senior living residence and services nonprofit. Givens Life Ministries serves the region’s vulnerable and at-risk populations with health and wellness programs, […]
Welcome Hudson!
Welcome Hudson! We are thrilled to have you on board as our new Home Modification Technician!
Givens Communities Gains HUD Grant for McDowell County Project
On September 26, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded $11 million to Givens Communities for its Clinchfield Mill project in Marion. The Section 202 funding will go toward converting the historic structure into 141 affordable apartments for older adults. This project will not only preserve and repurpose a historic landmark, but it […]
Blue Ridge Pride Festival is Saturday in Asheville
The 15th annual Blue Ridge Pride Festival will take place this Saturday, Sept. 27, from noon to 6 p.m. at Pack Square Park, Asheville. Givens Communities is an emerald level sponsor of this year’s festival and will have a booth centrally located. Both residents and team members will be in attendance. In addition to vendors […]
